Aliah University Kolkata MA Urdu: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MA Urdu at Aliah University is INR 6,350 for the two-year programme, payable as INR 3,175 per year. As a government minority university, Aliah University maintains very affordable postgraduate humanities fees. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees before joining.

Ans. Admission to MA Urdu at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (PG), the Aliah University Admission Test for postgraduate programmes. Candidates apply at aliah.ac.in. Eligibility requires a BA or equivalent graduation in Urdu or a related subject with at least 50% marks.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BA, B.Sc, or equivalent degree with Urdu as a principal or subsidiary subject from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 PG score is required.

Ans. MA Urdu at Aliah University covers classical Urdu poetry and prose, modern Urdu literature, linguistics, translation studies, Urdu journalism, and the cultural heritage of the Urdu language. The two-year programme builds proficiency in literary analysis, creative writing, and translation for careers in education, media, and cultural organisations.

Ans. MA Urdu graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as Urdu lecturer, translator, journalist, editor, and content writer. They are eligible to appear for UGC-NET in Urdu for assistant professor positions. Government translation bureaus, Doordarshan Urdu service, literary organisations, and publishing houses also recruit MA Urdu graduates.

Ans. MA Urdu students at Aliah University can apply for the WB Aikyashree Scholarship for minority community students through wbmdfcscholarship.in, WB SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via oasis.gov.in, the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for minority postgraduate students via the UGC portal, and the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in.